Alliiance is the 2025 AIA Minnesota Firm Award Recipient!

AIA Minnesota has named Alliiance the 2025 AIA Minnesota Firm Award recipient, one of the highest honors given by the association. The prestigious award recognizes AIA Minnesota firms that have made outstanding contributions to the profession and architectural community.

Having first received this award in 1994, this historic win marks the first time a firm has been recognized twice.

“For 55 years, Alliiance has built on a tradition of partnership, purpose, and design excellence. This recognition affirms that our values of collaboration, creativity, and care for people remain as relevant today as they were when we began,” said Mamie Harvey, president of Alliiance.

Since our founding in 1970, we have earned more than 250 design awards and established ourselves as an industry leader in aviation design and science and technology environments, among other areas of expertise. Our partnerships—many of which are decades-long—reflect our commitment to collaboration and excellence.

The award jury commended our sustained focus on developing the next generation of architects through our in-house mentorship program, intercultural competence training, and AIA Minnesota’s Leadership Forum (of which the firm has 31 graduates). Jurors also lauded our commitment to strengthening the profession through volunteer service and leadership in AIA Minnesota. Three Alliiance architects have served as president of AIA Minnesota, and numerous staff have led or co-led AIA Minnesota committees.

Learn more about our history here.

Read AIA Minnesota’s press release here.